Gluten-schmuten: despite more folks giving up carbs, there are plenty of us who enjoy the smell (and taste) of fresh-baked bread. Or a sheet of still-warm cookies. Or a handmade cake with a melt-in-your mouth filling. Read more...

Face it: right off the bat, the Garden State is known for a few things, like Springsteen, the Turnpike and "Jersey Shore". But it's also home to some of the greatest foods ever invented: a few examples include saltwater taffy, sausage and peppers and "disco fries" (french fries smothered in gravy and melted cheese, served at a diner, after a night at the club). Read more...

Breads are said to have been brought from the oven to the table around 4000 BC with the early Egyptians given credit for advancing grinding and baking methods. The Greeks indulged their inner sweet tooth and became experts at cakes and pastries, then the Romans added rigor and standards to qualify bakers and ultimately, the UK made it official with a guild and a certification for those considered a master baker. Read more...

Just about everyone loves some kind of baked good, and when you don't feel like firing up the oven, a bakery can be your best friend. Folks in Ohio are lucky enough to have an a-bundt-dance of shops specializing in everything from cupcakes to artisanal breads to scones. To help you find the best in bread...er, breed, we've put together a list-in no particular order-highlighting ten of our favorites. Read more...

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